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George Herbert Walker Bush 41 12 June, 1924(MA)-Present 1989-1993 Republican J. Danforth Quayle 1) In 1992, George H.W. Bush signed the START with Soviet president Mikel Gorbachev in order to stop the weapons buildup. 2) George H.W. Bush served as the governor of Texas from 1995-2000. 3) George H.W. Bush had three sons. Potus.com William Jefferson Clinton 42 16 August, 1946(AR)-Present Democrat Albert Gore, Jr. 1) President Clinton was said to have had inappropriate relations with White House intern Monica Lewinsky 2) President Clinton made history by becoming the first U.S. president to testify in front of a grand jury in an investigation of his own possibly criminal conduct. 3) President Clinton was named for his father who died in an automobile accident. Potus.com

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George Herbert Walker Bush 41 12 June, 1924(MA)-Present 1989-1993 Republican J. Danforth Quayle 1) In 1992, George H.W. Bush signed the START with Soviet president Mikel Gorbachev in order to stop the weapons buildup. 2) George H.W. Bush served as the governor of Texas from 1995-2000. 3) George H.W. Bush had three sons. Potus.com William Jefferson Clinton 42 16 August, 1946(AR)-Present Democrat Albert Gore, Jr. 1) President Clinton was said to have had inappropriate relations with White House intern Monica Lewinsky 2) President Clinton made history by becoming the first U.S. president to testify in front of a grand jury in an investigation of his own possibly criminal conduct. 3) President Clinton was named for his father who died in an automobile accident. Potus.com

US Political Science Outline

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? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1/11 Constitution A constitution is a blueprint for government, may also be sen as a set of rules for government Many nations have constitutions, some are written in a single document, others consist of many documents taken together Constitution is the US blueprint for government Declaration of Independence Gives list of grievances for why separating from Britain States principles Declares independence ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1/18 The Constitution big things Republicanism: Government by representatives who are chosen by the people Federalism: Power is divided between levels of government Separation of Powers: Power is divided between branches of government Constitution Article I

Chapter 41 Outline

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Chapter 41 Outline Fall of the soviet union led to the democratization of its client regimes Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)- Bush claimed that Iraq had them and had ties to terrorists, and used this as a reason to invade Iraq Bill Clinton: The First Baby-Boomer President Democrat: Clinton and Al Gore run against Bush Clinton established Democratic Leadership Council: promoted growth, strong defense, and anticrime policies while campaigning to stimulate the economy. Stray from usually democratic ideals Bush: ?family values? Democrats gain control of House and Senate, more women and minorities in cabinet and office A false start for reform ?Don?t ask don?t tell? policy- accepts gays and lesbians in military without actually acknowledging them

Chapter 33 Outline

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Chapter 33- The Great Depression and the New Deal Americans, near the 1932 election, were sinking into a state of poverty and depression Hoover was nominated again by the Republican party FDR was chosen as the Democrat candidate. He was much like TR but TR was pugnacious and confrontational while FDR was suave and conciliatory FDR: Politician in a Wheelchair As a young man he was tall, handsome, etc. but caught a disease and was paralyzed. By fighting his way back from the bottom, he taught himself patience, tolerance, compassion, and strength of will Eleanor Roosevelt, his wife, had a lot to do with his political careers. She would always travel with him, make speeches on his behalf, made speeches, and battled for the poor and equal rights Liberals loved her, conservatives didn?t

Globalization in Iran

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Iran Historical: Entered globalization in 1906 as they created a constitution that developed democratic principles. 3 Consequences: 1. Growing disparity between urban and rural areas. 2. Cut back in government spending and education along with health care. 3. Limited evolution since the colonial period. 3 Barriers: 1. Lack of new improved technology. 2. Too dependent on their natural resource wealth. Reducing Barriers: The now have a desire for political unity. FDI: Shell gas is involved in negotiations between Iran and Chinese oil companies. Total Oil gas company has complete control of the oil fields in Doroud and Balal. Corporations Contribute: Yes, they do because they are looking for cheap labor and Iran is managing to keep them by maintaining low standards for laborers.

US History Regents Review Sheet

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Mr. Pecunia's Last Minute Regents Review Sheet for United States History The Critical Period: * Government under the Articles of Confederation * Weak Central Government; strong states * Shay's rebellion leads to calls for a stronger national government * Attempt to find a government strong enough to govern; not so strong as to threaten individual liberties The Constitution: * Constitution emerges as a "bundle of compromises" * Constitution creates powerful government, but divides power between states and national government (federalism), among the three branches of the national government (Separation of powers), and allows the different branches to check each other (checks and balances)

American government pt 2

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The government of the United States of America is the federal government of the constitutional republic of fifty states that constitute the United States, as well as one capital district, and several other territories. The federal government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, respectively; the powers and duties of these branches are further defined by acts of Congress, including the creation of executive departments and courts inferior to the Supreme Court.

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The government of the United States of America is the federal government of the constitutional republic of fifty states that constitute the United States, as well as one capital district, and several other territories. The federal government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, respectively; the powers and duties of these branches are further defined by acts of Congress, including the creation of executive departments and courts inferior to the Supreme Court.

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